The good news keeps on coming! Ronni was moved out of The Unit and into a regular room this morning after her NG Tube was removed. She has been sitting in a chair and clearing her lungs out as the rest of her body starts to kick in and work on its own. I called to chat this afternoon and there was no answer as Ronni had gone for a walk!

Ronni's medical team continues to impress me. They are knowledgeable and compassionate. They are patient and are willing to take extra time to answer many questions that I spring on them.

Ollie is great and being loved on by many great friends. This experience has really brought to light the goodness in people. Thank you.

Woohoo! May it keep on rolling in! Brava, bravissima, Ronni ... and Autumn ... and, of course, Ollie, who is evidently rising to the occasion, too. Thank you. We are and will be here for the news whatever it is but oh frabjous day that it is good.

Magnificent news, Autumn. Your concluding comment I applaud, agree with, and pledge to hold at the ready, remembering to notice, then repeat: "This experience has really brought to light the goodness in people." xxoo

Think back - a week ago today. The apprehension, the dread, all the emotions before major surgery. Then think forward - next week at this time. Ronni talking, walking, eating and ....maybe writing. Then celebrate the wonder of these present moments. Gratitude and love . Ann Burack-Weiss

Think back - a week ago today. The apprehension, the dread, all the emotions before major surgery. Then think forward - next week at this time. Ronni talking, walking, eating and ....maybe writing. Then celebrate the wonder of these present moments. Gratitude and love . Ann Burack-Weiss

Great progress! Just a few days after 14 hours of surgery and a major assault on the body, it is amazing to hear you are up and taking steps Ronni. It must be difficult, but I know it's the best way to regain strength and ward off complications.

Wonderful and welcome news about Ronni being in a room with a view. AND walking. My, my. Give her please my love and best wishes.

And Autumn, you too deserve as much praise as we can heap on you for being such a faithful correspondent, for keeping us all regularly informed about Ronni and you and Ollie. Thank you so very much.

I hope all three of you have a good weekend -- and yes, isn't it fine that it is this weekend and not last, when dear Ronni was so down - understandably, of course --- but gee, maybe my old pessimistic soul has reason to retreat for awhile, in my strong hope that things will continue to improve on this daily basis.

"This experience has really brought to light the goodness in people. Thank you." Unquote. Those are Autumn's final thoughts today. And my immediate response was: "Yes, Autumn, and you are foremost among those who are lighting the way of goodness on behalf of Ronni!" Oh, that all of us should be so fortunate as to have a friend such as Autumn. Now, Go!, Ronni - -

I got home from a long day being cashier at my sister's garage sale to the wonderful news of Ronni in a new room and WALKING!! That is such remarkable recovery so early, but Ronni has the will and the stubbornness to do this.

A kiss (from afar) from Nibbles to Ollie, even enduring a possible hiss in return. Thanks, Autumn, for your great blog posts and assistance to Ronni.